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1898Apr, 27

Ludwig Bemelmans

Ludwig Bemelmans, Italian-American author and illustrator (d. 1962)
Ludwig Bemelmans (April 27, 1898 – October 1, 1962) was an Austrian-American writer and illustrator of children's books and adult novels. He is known best for the Madeline picture books. Six were published, the first in 1939.

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  • 20Apr

    Spanish-American War

    President William McKinley signed a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of War against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.
  • 10Jun

    United States Marine Corps

    Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.
  • 3Jul

    Battle of Santiago de Cuba

    A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
  • 23Aug

    Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

    The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.
  • 13Sep

    Photographic film

    Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.